Big Ugly Brewing - Chesapeake

Excellent food atmosphere and beverages. I stopped in the other evening to burn some time. Even though the bar was full, the staff was friendly and attentive. Even though there was excellent live music, you could have a conversation. Definitely a repeat performance and destination

Excellent brews and atmosphere. Staff and service are great! If visiting a must stop.

It's a place to hang out with beer bodies. The vibe is not romantic. It is a manly atmosphere so to speak. If you love beer and want to hang out with friends this is a good place. Parking can fill up fast. Give yourself some time to find a spot.

A so-so experience. Overall, I thought Big Ugly Brewing had a very nice selection of craft beer, and the three IPAs that I had were very delicious. They even have a jalapeno-inspired brew that I would recommend if you enjoy spicy food. Yes, I know that I'm describing a brewery, but this was the first time that I had a spicy beer, which I now love. . From my understanding, I think all (or most) of the beers are local . . . I might have to double-check this. While the inside of the brewery is pretty large, they have a very nice backyard area where you can enjoy your brews. I'm not sure if it was me or if the place was super busy, but I found a couple of the bartenders to be a bit cold. In these sorts of places, I like to ask a couple of questions about the beer selection. However, it seemed like I was bothering the bartenders about the beers. Also, I was not a fan of the ordering system. Like most places, I assumed that you could order where ever you are sitting. However, you have to order at the cash register, which was interesting. It was also interesting because the ordering system was inconsistent because some people (probably folks that the bartenders knew) were allowed to order from where they were sitting at the bar, and other folks had to walk and wait in line at the register. I did not have a problem ordering at the register, but I was a bit confused about why certain people had the privilege to order at the bar. Perhaps, those folks had a VIP status that I was unaware of. Overall, I definitely would return to try out some more local beers.

We stopped by Big Ugly Brewing recently so that my wife could enjoy a beer. I don't drink but it was a beautiful day outside and I decided to join. They had a band playing and we were able to grab a couple of seats outside. Such a great time!